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FIND YOUR FIT at Dunn School-a residential and day middle and high school with 250 girls and boys, located in Santa Barbara County in California.
Dunn School prides itself on a balanced, whole-student approach to education that grows out of our five core values of Emotional Wellness, Physical Readiness, Academic Excellence, Social Responsibility, and Moral Courage.Dunn`s 55-acre campus is nestled between the mountains and beaches of California`s Central Coast. While only 35 minutes from the Santa Barbara Airport and train station, our rural campus provides a peaceful, safe ad distraction-free setting for our whole-student philosophy.
Most of our faculty call this campus home and create a caring community of support for students, with individual attention paid to each young person both in and out of class.
And with a student body balanced between boys and girls, as well as American and international students, our community is remarkably diverse.
When this distinctive community is combined with a focus on leadership development, experiential education, and hands-on learning, students say that they "Find Their Fit" at Dunn School.
AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History
Club or Organization: Birthday Club, Entrepreneurship, Gay Straight Alliance, Investment Club, Multicultural Club, Student Government, Surf Club, Sustainability Club, Youth for Direct Relief
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Drama Program
Recreational Athletic Programs: Outdoor Education program
School Notes
FIND YOUR FIT at Dunn School-a residential and day middle and
high school with 250 girls and boys, located in Santa Barbara
County in California. Dunn School prides itself on a balanced,
whole-student approach to education that grows out of our five core
values of Emotional Wellness, Physical Readiness, Intellectual
Growth, Social Responsibility, and Moral Courage.Dunn`s 55-acre
campus is nestled between the mountains and beaches of California`s
Central Coast. While only 35 minutes from the Santa Barbara Airport
and train station, our rural campus provides a peaceful, safe ad
distraction-free setting for our whole-student philosophy. Most of
our faculty call this campus home and create a caring community of
support for students, with individual attention paid to each young
person both in and out of class. And with a student body balanced
between boys and girls, as well as American and international
students, our community is remarkably diverse. When this
distinctive community is combined with a focus on leadership
development, experiential education, and hands-on learning,
students say that they "Find Their Fit" at Dunn School.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Mike Boone - Inventor of Boone Boards and highly successful serial entrepreneur.
Justin Ching '07 - Film maker, professor at USC, and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.
Nyuol Tong '10 - Founder/Publisher of The Bare Life Review and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.
Yoky Matsuoka - Co-founder of Google X, CTO of Google Nest.
Abu Danladi '19 - MLS recruit and Gatorade National Player of the Year. Currently playing for Nashville Soccer Club.
Aiden Terry - Oscar-winning animater who worked with Kobe Bryant.
Dunn School's tuition is approximately $73,000 for private students and $8,500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Dunn School?
The acceptance rate of Dunn School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Dunn School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Dunn School?
Dunn School famous alumni include: Mike Boone, Justin Ching '07, Nyuol Tong '10, Yoky Matsuoka, Abu Danladi '19 and Aiden Terry.
Does Dunn School offer a summer program?
Yes, Dunn School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Dunn School offer?
Dunn School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Dunn School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
The application deadline for Dunn School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Grades: 9-12 | 405 students140.8 miles 1175 West Baseline Road Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 482-5214
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(5 reviews)
511/10/2023
I have sent all four of my children through Dunn School from sixth grade all the way through graduation. I am so happy with the opportunities that Dunn has afforded them. From outdoor education to global travel to entrepreneurship and learning strategies, Dunn has the whole package for the whole student.
- Posted by Parent - Chad
52/12/2021
I attended Dunn School from 1972 to 1976. When I arrived at Dunn, I was confused teenager with some real doubts about where my life was headed. Dunn gave me the tools and confidence to live a happy and successful life. It was perhaps the most important turning point for me. What I appreciate most about Dunn is that it ignited a love for learning that stays with me to this day. Go Earwigs!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lee F.
57/24/2015
The Dunn School has an outstanding Learning Strategies Program that sets it apart from other college prep schools. Our student entered Dunn after having a rough time in middle school. He has ADHD and, at that time, he was not able to get control of his ADHD and succeed in school. At Dunn he met with his Learning Strategies adviser every day and learned about himself as well as strategies for getting his work done and getting good grades. The same adviser worked with him all three years and nurtured his growth as a person and a student. In addition, Dunn also has excellent teachers and coaches that encouraged his participation in the many activities of the school. He played sports and developed leadership skills that have helped him gain confidence and relate well to his peers. Now that he is in college, I can fully appreciate the way that Dunn prepared him for this important step in his life.
- Posted by Parent - jol24
57/24/2015
This was the best place for my son to go to middle and high school -- he found exactly what he was looking for... a fabulous supportive community of teachers and students, collaboration, creativity, and academic challenge. Be aware though, that becoming part of Dunn School is a life choice for your child. Whether they are boarders or are a day student, Dunn requires a great portion of their day, sometimes well into the evening for school activities and even some weekends. Dunn becomes a way of life and is as demanding and rigorous as it needs to be to support its students'' endeavors to be they best that they can be. My son earned a tremendous education and created a life long family among both students and teachers. I am forever grateful to the staff for the love and support and encouragement they gave my son. He is a better man as a result of their kindness and care.
- Posted by Parent - shann
57/24/2015
Sending my son to Dunn School was one of the best decisions I ever made for him. He thrived at the Middle School, not only doing well in his classes, but growing confident as he tried new things like rock climbing, a try-athlon, backpacking, running for office and acting. Now as a freshman at the high school, he is happy to be there every day. He has made wonderful friends, become more of an athlete/outdoorsman than he ever thought he would be and grown so much as a person. I am so happy that we decided to send him to Dunn.
- Posted by Parent - solva
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